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Maestro Modric Could Bring Back Magic to England

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Rumours circulating indicate that an 'unsettled' Modric may be returning to the Premier League. Image: FOX Sports

Luka Modric may be back on his way to the English top flight if reports are said to be true. If he does, his magic will be instantly re-installed into the Premier League.Rumours surfaced from Spain that the Croatian, renowned for his magical talents, was unsettled in the Spanish capital. FIFA agent Francois Gallardo told French paper Le 10 Sportthat Modric's wife may have a big impact on the situation."Modric is the engine of Real Madrid, but the problem it is his wife who did not fit into Madrid in Spain," he explained. With life treating Modric well, Los Blancos could be reluctant to let him go, since his contributions were so valuable to the feats of La Decima and more over 2014.In August 2012, he made a £33 million move from White Hart Lane to the Bernabeu. While his inaugural season may have been slightly sluggish as he failed to really find his grove in the Spanish top flight, a player worth far more than the initial fee emerged soon after.We're in an era of football were players have far more power than ever. Contracts don't mean much now, it's all about the player's settlement and how much money can break him free. That means, if the reported clubs targeting him bring up enough, he's gone, reluctantly from the part of the club, but still, gone.One of the clubs linked with him are Premier League title-favourites Chelsea. From the basis of his wife, a return to London surely would be satisfactory. On Chelsea's behalf, while they wouldn't need him, they could surely take the title over.Needless to say, a player of Luka Modric's quality is going to boost the title hopes of whatever club he joins. Even if Mourinho's backlog of talent doesn't prove enough, adding Modric certainly will.

Modric may be one of the best midfielders in the continent. Image: Independent

That's not the whole story though. As I've said many times before, there's a reason why block-buster transfers are a rarity in the January window. It can rupture the patterns of a club and disrupts both parties. If that's the case, then a Summer departure gets more likely.His price will shoot up, more clubs will see his unearthed talents—at least when he's not injured. In November, he was ruled out for three-months suffering a thigh-injury in a Euro 2016 qualifier. For me, Luka Modric should have made it to the FIFPro Team of the Year. A spot in the reserve squad wasn't enough of a testament to his undoubted talents. It's easy though to be over-shadowed when you're playing alongside such talent in the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.Someone who can create chances in an instant and bolster the midfield completely may turn into one of Europe's most sought-after stars by the end of the season.Whether Ancelotti and Madrid can hold on to him by then remains to be seen.Transfer talk:Arsenal's time to rallyRace for ReusFalcao to leave?Bony's role at CityHummels perfect for United